IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data: OS command injection
Summary
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 contains an input neutralization flaw that allows arbitrary code execution on the underlying system. A remote attacker with valid low-privilege credentials can exploit it over the network, with no user interaction needed. The CVE record and NVD list the weakness as CWE-94, while the IBM bulletin's sibling entries use CWE-78 (OS command injection); the exact classification should be confirmed on NVD and the IBM bulletin.
Affected
- IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0
Fixed in
- Upgrade to 5.4 patch 7 or later according to the CVE record (IBM bulletin node/7288649). One other IBM bulletin lists patch 8 for 5.4.0.0, so confirm the exact patch level IBM assigns to this CVE before rollout.
Workaround
- Unknown. IBM has published no workaround for this CVE.
Exploitation
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, not automatable, total technical impact. No confirmed public exploit code or evidence of active exploitation was found. Not listed in CISA KEV according to aggregators, which are of mixed quality.
Our recommendation
- Check whether DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 is in use. - Patch to the fixed level listed in the IBM bulletin as soon as possible, batched with other DataStage 5.4.0.0 advisories. - Restrict DataStage access to required accounts and review existing accounts. - Limit network exposure of the platform and check whether management or web interfaces are reachable from the internet. - Monitor the IBM bulletin and CISA KEV for changes.
Public exploits
PoC-in-GitHub, Metasploit and Exploit-DB list nothing for this CVE.
Research sources
- IBM Security Bulletin (node/7288649) www.ibm.com
- VulDB: CVE-2026-82108 vuldb.com
- OffSeq Radar: CVE-2026-82108 radar.offseq.com
- Strix: CVE-2026-82108 www.strix.ai
- IBM Security Bulletin: DataStage several vulnerabilities (open source software) www.ibm.com
- Vulners: CVELIST CVE-2026-17102 vulners.com
Researched and written up in English and German by an AI (Claude by Anthropic) based on NVD, CISA, EPSS and the sources listed. The vendor information is authoritative. Researched on 31 Oct 2026, 20:17.
Original description (NVD)
IBM DataStage on Cloud Pak for Data 5.4.0.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
NVD references (1)
Sources
The tracker combines official, freely usable data sources – updated continuously:
- NVD (NIST) – CVEs, rating (CVSS), affected products
- CISA KEV – vulnerabilities confirmed by CISA as actively exploited
- CISA Vulnrichment – CISA assessment (SSVC) in the official CVE record
- FIRST EPSS – probability of exploitation
- Microsoft MSRC – Patch Tuesday: vulnerabilities, severity, updates
- PoC-in-GitHub – public proof-of-concept repositories
- Metasploit (Rapid7) – modules of the Metasploit Framework
- Exploit-DB (OffSec) – archive of public exploits (links only)
- Patch days: official vendor pages (linked per vendor) (Vendor patch days)
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